Project management, task forces, managing central or support roles, process control, network management… cross-functional management is essential in complex organisations where it is important to cooperate and to respond collectively. Cross-functional management both goes beyond and complements top-down management. Associated as it is with notions of territory and power, top-down management tends to compartmentalise things, and this runs counter to both the general interest and global performance goals. The most significant progress in a company is made at points of cross-functional interaction. The aim of this programme is to develop your ability to coordinate people in various sectors and help them coordinate in turn. These are people who do not report to you, and who are expected to contribute together to achieving results. By developing this highly sought-after expertise, you'll become a precious asset indeed for your organisation.
